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04-17-2011, 09:56 AM | #1 |
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Windscreen Choices Help
Advice from those with experience please.
I have owned two 3 series convertibles, on each I purchased the BMW mesh folding windscreen, which was quite effective (necessary) for reducing wind and noise at highway speeds with the top down. It covered the rear seats of course, and since I didn't use the rear seats much, I bought a more fun 2011 Z4. I want to get a windscreen to protect airflow in cool climate in NW, and hope someone out there can provide me with their experience: An exhaustive web search has found ten options. I prefer acrylic over mesh as a 'permanent' installation. My favorites are below: Has anyone had one of these? Or if you have a different one, what do you like and dislike about yours? My favorites: UR-WINDSCHOTT: 3 pieces of acrylic: main section and inside each roll bar providing full coverage; Looks like factory, expensive: $541 w/ship to US JustRoadster.com: One piece of acrylic attaching in front of the rollbars with full coverage; straps are clear, looks like an add on? $187 w/ship to US RoadsterSolutions.com (same unit as Bavarian Autosport): For E89 one piece between rollbars only (E 86 model had 3 pieces like UR-Windschott, now they make only one, they say because the solid seatbacks do not need the rollbar sections. Looks like factory. $245 w/shipping Advice? Cost less important than choosing one I'll be proud of for long term Additional coverage make ride more enjoyable? or not necessary? With the roof up most of the time, is the JustRoadster limiting air flow in the cabin? Thanks, Jim
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I looked long and hard at all of the after-market 'solutions' before deciding to get the OEM screen. I am glad I did. Not only does it fit perfectly, it is very effective. When you buy the kit, you get the main screen (for between the headrests/rollbars), 2 small screens (for inside the headrests/rollbars) and 2 brand new headrest covers. Installation was a 'snap' with instructions I found online.
Use ebay to find a vendor with better pricing. I did and saved about $150. |
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04-17-2011, 09:47 PM | #3 |
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I don't like the mesh screens either. After doing recon on this I think I'm going to go with HARGE because theirs can fit using the stock mounts and I've heard that some of the other cheaper aftermarket ones don't work well at speed. They can flap/vibrate on the highway which can be very annoying.
I haven't heard anyone who owns the HARTGE so they may be no different. Hopefully for what they charge they take the time to select proper materials and doing the necessary R & D.
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I don't like the OEM mesh either, especially at night
I replace the mesh with 5mm acrylic. Just go to any acrylic shop (where they make acrylic sign) custom made one + OEM frame will give you a clean look and stability at high speed
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+1. But I do love mesh look from the behind even if I am losing visibility.
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nice! in the plans
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